Artwork
Rustic House with a Well
Rustic House with a Well is a chalk drawing by the Renaissance artist Jan van Goyen. It dates from 1626 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jan van Goyen's Rustic House with a Well is a 1626 black chalk drawing exemplifying his work as a Dutch landscape artist.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a simple rustic house and well in the foreground, with trees and indistinct buildings in the background, conveying a sense of quietness and simplicity.
Technique & Style
Executed in black chalk, the drawing features loose, expressive lines and gentle shading, resulting in a soft and subtle quality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1626, the drawing is part of van Goyen's extensive oeuvre, which includes around twelve hundred paintings and over one thousand drawings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.
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